For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 746 students in Riley, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Riley, KS are Riley County Grade School and Riley County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riley, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Riley have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Riley, KS (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riley County Grade School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
117 N. Remmele
Riley, KS 66531
(785) 485-4010
Riley, KS 66531
(785) 485-4010
Gr: PK-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Riley County High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12451 Fairview Church Road
Riley, KS 66531
(785) 485-4020
Riley, KS 66531
(785) 485-4020
Gr: 9-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Riley, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Riley, KS include Riley County Grade School and Riley County High School.
How many public schools are located in Riley?
2 public schools are located in Riley.
What is the racial composition of students in Riley?
Riley public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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